käivitusikoon

Käivitusikoon, a term originating from Estonian, literally translates to "start-up icon" or "boot icon." It refers to a visual element displayed on a computer screen during the operating system's startup or boot process. This icon typically signifies that the system is loading and preparing to become fully functional.

The specific käivitusikoon can vary significantly depending on the operating system and manufacturer. For instance, older versions of Microsoft Windows often displayed the Windows logo. More modern operating systems might show a manufacturer's logo, a specific operating system logo, or a progress indicator. In some cases, it might be a simple spinning animation or a series of dots. The purpose of this icon is to provide visual feedback to the user, assuring them that the computer is powering on and that the software is initializing. It helps to distinguish between a system that is functioning correctly but taking time to start, and a system that may have encountered an error and is frozen. The design and complexity of the käivitusikoon can range from very basic to more elaborate animations.